Coming, occurring, continuing, or remaining after the correct, usual, or expected time; delayed: a late breakfast; a late meeting. See Synonyms at tardy. b. Occurring at an advanced hour, especially well into the evening or night: a late movie on television; the late flight to Denver.
What is Cork. Where Do Cork Trees Grow | Forest Fires and the Cork Oak | How Is Cork Harvested | Protection of Cork Trees | Cork Characteristics. Where Do Cork Trees Grow. The worlds main cork oak forests are found in Portugal, Spain, southern France, Italy, and North Africa. It is the micro climate and soil types of these regions that allow cork oaks to grow and flourish and serve as the primary source of raw material for the cork industry.
Quercus suber. Quercus suber, commonly called the cork oak, is a medium-sized, evergreen oak tree in the section Quercus sect. Cerris. It is the primary source of cork for wine bottle stoppers and other uses, such as cork flooring. It is native to southwest Europe and northwest Africa.